Ky. Rev. Stat. § 395.515

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225
Section 395.515 - Contents of petition, adjudication of rights of interested persons - Realty sold, when

In such an action the petition must state the amount of the debts and the nature and value of the property, real and personal, of the decedent, so far as known to the plaintiff; if it appears that there is a genuine issue concerning the right of any creditor, beneficiary or heir-at-law to receive payment or distribution, or if it appears that there is a genuine issue as to what constitutes a correct and lawful settlement of the estate, or a correct and lawful distribution of the assets, such issues may be adjudicated by the court; and, if it shall appear that the personal estate is insufficient for the payment of all debts, the court may order the real property descended or devised to the heirs or devisees who may be parties to the action, or so much thereof as shall be necessary, to be sold for the payment of the residue of such debts.

KRS 395.515

Amended 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 105, sec. 1. -- Transferred 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 84, sec. 1, effective 7/1/1953, from C.C. sec. 429.